KNIPEX 26 16 200 VDE Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers 200mm Stork Beak Pliers
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Some pliers are made for general handling. Others are made for the jobs where reach, control, and cutting strength all matter at once. The KNIPEX 26 16 200 VDE Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers 200mm Stork Beak Pliers belongs firmly in the second category. KNIPEX positions this model for electricians carrying out installation, wire feeding, and assembly work who also need a professional cutting function in the same tool. That makes it especially useful in control cabinets, junction boxes, machinery, and other working areas where access is limited but precision still matters.
The design is centred around its half-round, long, tapered jaws and distortion-tolerant elastic precision tips. In practice, that means the pliers can reach into confined areas more easily than broader gripping tools, while still offering the stability needed for controlled handling and alignment work. KNIPEX highlights these tips as twist-tolerant and elastic, which helps the user apply force more precisely when working with delicate components or awkward wire positions.
Cutting performance is a major part of what makes this model so useful. The pliers include cutting edges for soft, medium-hard, and hard wire, and those edges are additionally induction-hardened to around 61 HRC. KNIPEX lists cutting capacities of up to Ø 3.2 mm for medium-hard wire and up to Ø 2.2 mm for hard wire, giving this model a level of cutting ability that goes beyond light-duty needle nose pliers. Because the cutting edges are positioned close to the joint, the force transmission is more effective, helping the tool cut cleanly without feeling overworked.
For professional use, durability and safety matter just as much as function. This model is chrome-plated for corrosion resistance and fitted with VDE-tested insulated multi-component grips. It conforms to DIN ISO 5745, DIN EN 60900, and IEC 60900 standards, reinforcing its suitability for electrical trade environments. At 200 x 56 x 19 mm and 206 g, it offers a strong balance of reach, control, and everyday portability. For electricians and installers who want one reliable pair of long-nose pliers for gripping, feeding, aligning, and cutting in awkward spaces, the KNIPEX 26 16 200 is an excellent choice.
Key Features
- Half-round, long, tapered jaws.
- Distortion-tolerant, elastic precision tips.
- Suitable for finer gripping and cutting work, including hard-to-reach areas.
- Cutting edges for soft, medium-hard, and hard wire.
- Induction-hardened cutting edges with approx. 61 HRC hardness.
- Cutting capacity medium-hard wire: Ø 3.2 mm.
- Cutting capacity hard wire: Ø 2.2 mm.
- Chrome-plated pliers and head for corrosion resistance.
- VDE-tested insulated multi-component grips.
- Standards: DIN ISO 5745, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900.
- Dimensions: 200 x 56 x 19 mm.
